Thursday, July 12, 2007
Switcharoo
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
IT'S NOT ABOUT US
He notes there were five occasions when the windows of heaven open:
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” Mal. 3:10
2. Persecution -
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”
At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Acts 7:55-58
3. Persistence -
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will
be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him
who knocks, the door will be opened. Matt 7:7-8
So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.
“Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked.
“There is nothing there,” he said.
Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.”
The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.”So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’ “
Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. 1 Kings 18:42-45
4. Unity -
“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matt 18:19-20
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7
5. Worship
“Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.” Psalm 24:7
Tenney concludes:
“Like it or not, the only way we can begin to open the heavens over our churches and cities is to become giving, persistent and unified worshippers who aren’t afraid to sacrifice all for Christ.”
Does this not explain why so much of what passes for “church” and “worship” is devoid of the experienced presence of God?
Sunday, July 8, 2007
365 Days Ago

Our wedding pictures are still online at this link if you want to browse through them:
http://rhbrides.dynalias.com/%7Erussellhays/lowrey%20site/
Friday, July 6, 2007
Allison and Blake's Wedding Pictures









So sweet Windy Shot
I love her.... a lot
Adorable
Apparently I'm good at doing hair :)
Typical Girl Pose.... love it




Loving Rusty's dance moves Father-in-law and daughter-in-law breaking it down
Dancing the night away!
Friday, June 29, 2007
What An Incredible Year!
I thank you, Lord, for my beautiful wife, Lauren Watson!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
It's been a while...
We spent some good time with my family and that was great. I miss them so much but I really believe it's getting easier. It was definitely bittersweet to drive out of Memphis. I was sad to leave my family and friends that I had such a blast with this past weekend but Chad and I had missed our kitties so much! Honestly, you have no idea. They really are like our children. It was fun to go back home to our little family! (Thanks to Kristen for taking care of our babies! You're the best!) All in all, we had a fabulous vacation. Of course vacations are always too short but you make the most of the time you do have to chill and relax. So a big thank you to my hubby who was a trooper laying out with me for a few days!!! I love you.
The only things really coming up in our life is our one year anniversary! It's July 8th! Fast approaching! I cannot believe it's been almost a year already! It has just flown by. I'm telling you honestly and personally, marriage has just gotten better by the day. I'll try and write more on our anniversary about the past year and what it's been like! So the only thing now is that all of you need to post on here and hound Chad to write a blog!! He needs to let you all know what's been going on too! I love you all and thanks for dropping in on us. Leave us a note, let us know you're visiting and have a great God given week!
Monday, June 4, 2007
My 22nd Birthday Weekend
My adorable birthday cake made by Pat Moore!

The day before my birthday, hanging out at the house!
My baby brother and I!

Chad and I on my birthday after brunch.
My dad and I! I'm such a daddy's girl!
Brothers!
The whole family!